Connecting Immigrants in Black and White
Date: 06 April 2005
In this lesson, students explore the many ways that ethnic newspapers help immigrants in the United States stay connected to their cultures and countries of origin. Students then learn about some of the immigrant communities in their city by writing articles for ethnic newspapers.
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Bright Indoor Whimsies, Hanging by a Thread
Date: 07 April 2005
By Frances Anderton
Frances Anderton
Los Angeles store Homework carries enameled mobiles by Kate Niemela; photo (Currents column) (S)
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CALLAWAY MISSES EXPECTATIONS BECAUSE OF LOWER SALES
Date: 07 April 2005
Callaway Golf reports preliminary first-quarter earnings that are below analysts' expectations because of 18 percent drop in sales; erned 26 cents to 28 cents a share, based on sales of $300 million, in period (S)
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If These Cameras Had More Accessories, They Might Need a Redcap of Their Own
Date: 07 April 2005
By IAN AUSTEN
Ian AUSTEN
If These Cameras Had More Accessories, They Might Need a Redcap of Their¿
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Spain's Ex-Spy Chief Busy Finding Hotel Rooms Now
Date: 07 April 2005
By ELAINE SCIOLINO
Elaine SCIOLINO
Spain's ambassador to Holy See, Jorge Dezcallar, prepares for funeral of Pope John Paul II, using some of same information-gathering skills he honed as his country's chief of foreign intelligence services; instead of terrorists and money launderers, he is now gathering intelligence on hotel rooms and air and land traffic patterns for Spanish dignitaries arriving in Rome for funeral (M)
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World Business Briefing | Americas: Brazil: Auto Sales Rise
Date: 07 April 2005
By Todd Benson (NYT)
Todd NYT
Automobile sales in Brazil rose 30 percent in March from previous month, to about 150,000 vehicles, bouncing back from slow start to year; production also rose 17.5 percent in March from February, to 220,000 vehicles; production is up 12.5 percent so far this year (S)
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Memorial for Kennan Recalls Drama of Cold War Tensions
Date: 07 April 2005
By TODD S. PURDUM
Todd PURDUM
Memorial held for George F Kennan; photos (M)
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An Aluminum Case Transports Your PlayStation Portable in Style
Date: 07 April 2005
By MICHEL MARRIOTT
Michel MARRIOTT
An Aluminum Case Transports Y
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National Briefing | South: North Carolina: Lottery Proposal Passes
Date: 07 April 2005
By Ariel Hart (NYT)
Ariel NYT
North Carolina Legislature gives final approval to bill establishing lottery in state that is only one left on East Coast without one (S)
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At Least 16 People Killed When U.S. Military Helicopter Crashes in Afghanistan
Date: 07 April 2005
By CARLOTTA GALL
Carlotta GALL
American military helicopter crashes in bad weather near Ghazni, Afghanistan, killing at least 16 people, most of them presumed to be military personnel; United States military spokeswoman says some victims may be non-Americans; recovery operation is under way (M)
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